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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE
EMPLOYER OF CHOICE
WHY THIS IS MATERIAL TO US
Our employees are critical assets of the Bank and it is therefore imperative that we invest in and support them in their
development. This belief is enshrined in People, one of our core values. An inclusive workforce allows individuals to
contribute effectively and provides the organisation with diverse perspectives, skills and talents.
MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION
We are committed to creating a work environment where we embrace differences and recognise the value and contributions
of individuals.
SELECTED POLICIES
OCBC Employer Brand
Articulates our people
programmes and policies
anchored on our three
Employer Brand pillars
(Caring, Progressive,
Delivering a Difference)
SELECTED PRACTICES
 Group Internal Job Posting Programme
Encourages career mobility and fosters
a continuous learning culture  On-Site Childcare Centre
Offers convenient childcare option for
employees with young children
Life Refresh Programme
Supports mature employees in
managing their careers and planning
ahead for retirement  HR in Your Pocket (HIP) Mobile Application
Gives employees access to HR services
on the go, facilitated by artificial
intelligence-powered chatbot
Management is committed to receiving regular employee feedback and acting on the findings from the Bank’s biennial
employee engagement survey. Policies and programmes will continue to be enhanced to attract, engage, develop and
retain a diverse employee group.
SUPPORTING NATIONAL DEFENCE
At OCBC, we believe that National Service is both the backbone and
the frontline of Singapore’s national defence. As an NS Mark-accredited
company, we fully support our employees contributing to nation-building.
We effectively accommodate our employees’ NS duties by arranging
for their work to be covered during the time they are away. As part of
the celebration of NS50, many of our employees came to work in their
uniforms on 30 June 2017. We also shared their inspiring stories with
our colleagues.
To celebrate NS50, many of our employees showed up at work on
30 June 2017 decked out in their military uniforms, while others came
dressed in camouflage patterns to pay tribute to our national servicemen
PERFORMANCE AND TARGETS
OCBC has received the following awards which speak to our strong employment practices:
Best Employer
(Singapore and Malaysia)
Aon Best Employers Programme
2016 – 2017
Excellence in Learning
& Development
Gold
HR Excellence Awards 2017
Excellence in Graduate
Recruitment & Development
Gold
HR Excellence Awards 2017
We will continue to work on our people programmes to deepen employee engagement and enhance our employment practices.
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